City officials should realize what they are taking on when they commit to case management.
Editorials
Opinions from the Portland Press Herald editorial board.
Our View: Portland should not register street artists
A proposed ordinance exposes the city to legal action while sending the wrong message.
Our View: Public investment made shipping deal possible
State and federal funds paid for improvements that opened the door to a new business.
Another View: N. Korean nuclear test will tell much to all involved in standoff
A successful test would encourage the Kim regime to develop offensive nuclear capability.
Another View: St. Lawrence performance hall plan still needs adjustments
New developments should be compatible with historic buildings. What’s proposed is not.
Our View: Minimum wage hike would boost economy
Putting money in the pockets of people who would spend it would lead to faster growth.
Our View: Record snowfall did not shut down Portland
Planning, execution and neighbors helping each other make the storm memorable.
Another View: Pope Benedict chose ancient tradition over openness to change
The pontiff’s reverence for the church’s authority seemed closed-minded to some Catholics.
Another View: Fire department services are not just expensive; they’re also vital
Don’t ask if the fire department is too big when we depend on it for our safety.
Our View: Background checks should be universal
Allowing some gun sellers to skirt the requirement puts the community at risk.